"A great way to remember the innocence that we unfortunately lost," commented Sarah Wilbur.

Dean Gary Hall also preached to the faith community about reaching out to political leaders, calling for gun violence to end.

Hall said: "We here at the cathedral are celebrating Christmas which is a most joyous time but it happens at time of great suffering. We're trying to show through this altar, through our prayers and through our witness that we stand with them, we won't forget them. And we can make the world a safer place, especially for children."